Gwangju Sikdang

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Cheonggukjang, Pot-Cooked Rice, Stir-Fried Squid

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Gwangju Sikdang is located inside Cheongnyangni Market and is known for cheonggukjang and pot-cooked rice.

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CheonggukjangMentioned on video
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Pot-Cooked RiceMentioned on video
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Stir-Fried SquidMentioned on video

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A restaurant that made the Cheongnyangni alley buzz with doenjang stew and pot rice

A visit to Gwangju Sikdang in Cheongnyangni Market for doenjang stew, pot rice, and stir-fried squid.

A restaurant inside Cheongnyangni Market known for doenjang stew and pot rice.

Taste notes from the video

The doenjang stew is described as pungent and savory, and the meal is shown with a spicy mixed-rice style. The side dishes are said to match well overall, and the nurungji is described as making the meal feel comfortable at the end.

Key visit points
  • Inside Cheongnyangni Market
  • Orders doenjang stew and pot rice
  • Stir-fried squid is also ordered
  • Ends the meal with nurungji
  • Open daily 06:00-21:00, closed on Mondays
Dishes featured in the video
Doenjang stewSavory with a strong aroma.Pot riceFinished with nurungji.Stir-fried squidShown in a spicy mixed style.
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Set Meal Eaten After Waiting Since Dawn at Cheongnyangni Market

This video shows a visit to Cheongnyangni Market at 6 a.m. to eat a set meal with several side dishes and stews.

A set-meal restaurant in Cheongnyangni Market.

Taste notes from the video

The cheonggukjang is savory without an overly strong smell. The stir-fried pork is spicy and nutty, while the rice in a nickel-silver bowl is chewy and has the texture of scorched rice.

Key visit points
  • The restaurant in Cheongnyangni Market is visited at 6 a.m.
  • Cheonggukjang, stir-fried pork, kimchi stew, yellow croaker stew, and stir-fried squid are ordered.
  • Rice in a nickel-silver bowl and scorched rice are eaten together.
  • Mackerel is served as a side dish.
  • The flavor is described as savory and home-cooked.
Dishes featured in the video
CheonggukjangIt is savory without an overly strong smell.Stir-Fried PorkIt is spicy and nutty.Rice in a Nickel-Silver BowlIt is chewy and has the texture of scorched rice.
맛있는 녀석들 (Tasty Guys)Visit informationWatch feature video

A Special Feature Supporting Restaurants by Eating [Tasty Guys] Episode 328 Preview

A preview featuring a cast visit to support a cauldron-lid pork belly restaurant and a cheonggukjang restaurant by eating heartily.

A restaurant where cheonggukjang, spicy stir-fried pork, and squid are eaten together.

Taste notes from the video

A scene shows cheonggukjang, spicy stir-fried pork, and squid being mixed together, and the portions are described as generous.

Key visit points
  • The cauldron-lid pork belly restaurant appears first.
  • At the cheonggukjang restaurant, 13 bowls of rice and 11 servings of cheonggukjang are mentioned.
  • Spicy stir-fried pork and squid are mentioned together.
  • They are introduced as legendary eateries recommended by viewers.